SPIN

SPIN.

The Socks for People in Need (SPIN) program is designed to use existing faith based clothing and food distribution and meal sites to distribute socks collected from donations and sock drives at communities of faith. ​

Connecting Communities

Every morning most of us put on a clean pair of socks without much thought. But for our community’s homeless and families in need, fresh socks are often a luxury that they cannot afford. Because they are often on their feet all day, the only pair of socks they may own is likely to be dirty, wet or full of holes. New socks are a blessing for many reasons, especially health and hygiene, but they also provide comfort and a sense of dignity.

SPIN reachs out to help our brothers and sisters in need by providing them with clean NEW socks. Our plan is also very simple: collect socks / collect donations to buy socks, and then distribute them to people in need throughout the area. You can help in several different ways:

Donate NEW socks by placing them in the well-marked SOX BOX located at your faith community. Basic white crew socks are appreciated by everyone, but you could also choose to donate socks specifically for women or children.

Make a financial donation toward the purchase of socks. SPIN has a VERY low-cost (but high-quality) local source for socks. We will purchase the socks and deliver them to community-based distribution points.

Sock drives encourage kindness and thoughtful awareness among people of all ages. You could to organize a sock drive at your school or office, in your neighborhood or among friends and family members.

Both the Faith Community Shelter and the SafeSpaces programs are significantly funded by State HEAP grant funds administered by the County of Santa Cruz. Information on assistance and employment opportunities may be found at Santa Cruz County Government (www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us), and Workforce Santa Cruz County (www.workforcescc.com) web sites.